- We believe there are many ways to teach, learn, and present information; we believe in the Multiple Intelligences.
- We believe teachers must help students develop the essential skills and habits of mind they need to use their minds well.
- We believe students are intrinsically motivated to learn, achieve, and create.
- We believe interdependent collaboration between students, teachers, and parents is vital; we believe that students, teachers, and parents must relate to one another with mutual respect and trust.
- We believe a special dimension of equality exists in the teacher/student relationship. We celebrate this dimension for it allows students to transcend their former academic self-perceptions and empowers students to re-imagine themselves as successful and creative learners and individuals.
- We believe in using tools of authentic assessment (including student Portfolios, Exhibitions, performances, documented research, and more) to evaluate student mastery of skills and concepts.
- We expect students to act in ways that benefit the community; it is essential to work cooperatively and to think and act ethically.
- We believe in our skilled faculty: collegial friends of the highest order and talented student mentors. We provide myriad opportunities for our faculty to grow, collaboratively and individually, as both teachers and learners.
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